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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer
About The Stand Comedy Club
The Stand Comedy Club is a grassroots music venue in Edinburgh, Edinburgh with a standing capacity of approximately 150. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Stand Comedy Club books Comedy, Spoken-word acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
The Stand Comedy Club at 5 York Place in Edinburgh's New Town is a 150-capacity, purpose-built comedy club that has hosted live stand-up since 1998 and operates seven nights a week, year-round (and a flagship Fringe venue each August). Programming centres on weekend headline showcases, touring comedians, the Red Raw open-mic night for beginners and The Best of Scottish Comedy. While primarily a comedy and spoken-word room rather than a band venue, it is a cornerstone live-performance space on the Edinburgh circuit.
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5 York Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB
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The Stand Comedy Club books Comedy, Spoken-word. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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The Stand Comedy Club has a standing capacity of approximately 150, classed as a medium venue. See all Edinburgh venues for size comparisons.
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5 York Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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